Oman’s EA launches third phase of campaign to save rare perennial trees in Dhofar

MUSCAT – The initiative, carried out in cooperation with Dhofar Municipality and the Awareness Initiative team, also includes active participation from the local community. The campaign will run until October 30. Hatem bin Salem Kalshat Al Mahri,...

Oman: Building institutions that outlast leadership

MUSCAT - With more than three decades of experience in public service, Khalid Said al Shuaibi has witnessed and shaped some of Oman’s most defining economic transformations. In an exclusive interview with Observer, the President of the National...

Oman: PDO’s ICV generate over $4.3bln impact

MUSCAT - Petroleum Development Oman (PDO), the country's largest oil and gas producer, has reaffirmed its role as one of the key drivers of Oman’s economic diversification, with its In-Country Value (ICV) initiatives delivering an estimated $4.3...

GFOW advocates for women-friendly workplaces in Oman

The General Federation of Oman Workers (GFOW) has launched a nationwide campaign, ‘A Friendly Environment for Women Working in the Private Sector,’ aimed at encouraging private companies to adopt flexible work policies and safeguards that help...

Oman: Renewables surpass coal in historic turning point

For the first time in history, renewable energy has generated more electricity worldwide than coal, marking a major inflection point in the global energy transition. According to a recent report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) and data...

Rare 1,200-year comet spotted and photographed over Oman

Muscat – Oman Space and Astronomical Society (OSAS) has documented the Comet Lemmon (C/2025 A6) in skies over the sultanate, marking one of the most significant astronomical events of 2025. According to Ibrahim bin Mohammed al Mahrouqi,...

Tropical depression forms over Arabian Sea, Oman remains unaffected

Muscat : The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has reported that a tropical depression has formed over the southern Arabian Sea, moving northwestward, with no expected direct impact on the Sultanate of Oman. According to the CAA’s latest weather...

Oman: SAI recovers $150.6mln in 2024 financial oversight

Muscat: The State Audit Institution (SAI) has reported significant financial recoveries totalling approximately RO 58 million for the public treasury, according to its 2024 annual report released today. The recovered funds include RO 25 million...

Oman: Third cybersecurity centre launched at Middle East College

MUSCAT - The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology launched on Sunday the third Hadatha Cybersecurity Industry Centre, at the Middle East College in Muscat. The launch took place under the auspices of Dr Saif bin...

Oman: New catalysts boost GH2 production efficiency in SQU breakthrough

MUSCAT - Amidst global efforts to shift towards clean energy and reduce carbon emissions, a research team from the College of Engineering at Sultan Qaboos University (SQU), led by Dr Rashid al Hajri, has announced the development of innovative...

Oman CAA positions Etlaq Spaceport as Middle East orbit gateway

The country’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has introduced a framework to speed approval of commercial space launch activities. A move to address an international launch capacity shortage, highlighted the CAA. Approval process “This announcement...

Tropical depression forms in Arabian Sea; no direct impact on Oman expected

MUSCAT : According to the latest analysis and satellite imagery, the system is currently located at latitude 8.8°N and longitude 68.2°E, with estimated surface wind speeds around the centre ranging from 20 to 25 knots (38–46 km/h). The tropical...

Expat linked to international drug gang for distributing narcotics nabbed in Oman’s South Batinah

MUSCAT – The arrest followed a period of surveillance, during which the suspect was monitored while driving his vehicle. Upon interception, he was found in possession of large quantities of narcotics, including crystal meth, marijuana, morphine,...

Hyderabad woman’s Oman ordeal ends as she returns home

Hyderabad: The ordeal of a Hyderabad woman in Oman came to an end as she returned home on Monday, October 20. She managed to return home with the help of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Telangana state government. Her ordeal The...

“Avenir 2025 – Empowering to lead ”career guidance program for students in Indian schools in Oman

MUSCAT- Avenir 2025, a Comprehensive Career Guidance Programme organised under the aegis of the Board of Directors, Indian Schools in Oman, is all set to unfold at Indian School Al Seeb from 25 to 27 October 2025. The main objective of this...

28 illegal immigrants arrested in Oman’s Musandam region

Two expats arrested in Oman’s Dakhiliyah Governorate for possession of illicit alcohol and tobacco products

Central Bank of Oman urges public to report unauthorised account transaction alerts

MUSCAT – In its latest awareness message under the theme ‘Continuous Enhancement and Prosperity – Information of Interest to You!’, the CBO warned individuals to stay alert for suspicious text messages or notifications regarding unauthorised...

Oman Horse Racing season kicks off

BARKA, OCT 18 The opening race of the 2025/2026 Oman Horse Racing Season kicked off today at the Al Rahba racecourse in the Wilayat of Barka, organised by the Oman Equestrian and Racing Federation OERF, the event witnessed a vibrant turnout of...

Oman crowned Arab Beach Volleyball Champions

MUSCAT, OCT 19 Oman beach volleyball team, comprising Hood al Jalboobi and Ahmed al Hosni, amerged champions of the 30th edition of Arab Beach Volleyball Championship as they captured the title following a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Tunisia in...